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Ministry of Home Affairs
Kheer Bhawani Mela, 2023 celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm by Kashmiri Pandits and locals of the Kashmir valley
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extended his wishes and congratulated Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha, CAPFs, J&K Police and local administration on the successful completion of the Kheer Bhawani Mela
Home Minister says Kheer Bhawani Mela held on Jyeshtha Ashtami in Kashmir occupies a sacred place in the spiritual realm of the Kashmiri Pandit sisters and brothers, more than 25000 devotees attended the Mela
May the divine grace of Maa Kheer Bhawani always be with us- Shri Amit Shah
Every year on the day of Jyeshtha Ashtami Kashmiri Pandits visits Mata Ragneya Devi Temple also known as Kheer Bhawani Temple to pay their obeisance. This year Mela was celebrated on 28th of May with great fervour and enthusiasm by not only Kashmiri Pandits but also by the locals of the Kashmir valley.
In his tweet, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said “The Kheer Bhawani Mela held on Jyeshtha Ashtami in Kashmir occupies a sacred place in the spiritual realm of the Kashmiri Pandit sisters and brothers. More than 25000 devotees attended the Mela. I congratulate Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha, Central Armed Police Forces CAPFs, J&K Police and the local administration on the successful completion of the Kheer Bhawani Mela. May the divine grace of Maa Kheer Bhawani always be with us.”
Kheer Bhawani Mela was started on 26th of May and concluded on 28th of May, i.e on Jyeshtha Ashtami. On first day of Mela more than 2500 devotees reached to the temple in 107 buses from Jammu.
Comprehensive and elaborate arrangements were made by District Administration Ganderbal for the comfortable stay of devotees. District Police Ganderbal, NGOs, Government employees, Political Parties, etc. established their tents and provided refreshments to devotees. District Police Ganderbal had made elaborate security arrangements, 20 CAPF Coys along with J&K Police Manpower. Escort vehicles, ROP, CT QRTs, Law and Order Components, Additional Naka points were part of the overall deployment plan. Ten Lungars were set up to take care of meals of the devotees.
With the evening Aarti/ Puja of 28th May, the Mela concluded peacefully. Kashmiri Pandits and other local communities prayed for the peace, prosperity and happiness of their beloved ones and the society.
On the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, around 18,000 Kashmiri Pandits and devotees visited the famous Mata Kheer Bhavani Temple last year. Kheer Bhavani is considered to be the deity of Kashmiri Pandits, who have a lot of recognition there. Over the years, the Kheer Bhawani Mela has become a symbol of communal harmony and brotherhood in Kashmir.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 182.87 Cr
Over 1.07 Cr vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload declines to 16,741 today; stands at 0.04% of India’s total Positive Cases
1,660 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.75%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.29%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 182.87 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,16,75,657 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 1.07 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403387
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2nd Dose
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9995166
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Precaution Dose
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4409040
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18412654
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2nd Dose
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17498704
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Precaution Dose
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6769105
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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10703941
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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56709375
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2nd Dose
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36903555
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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554170726
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2nd Dose
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462702270
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202670789
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2nd Dose
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184553718
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126684042
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2nd Dose
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114954922
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Precaution Dose
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11227082
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Precaution Dose
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2,24,05,227
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Total
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1,82,87,68,476
Following a continuous downward trend, India’s Active Caseload has declined to 16,741 today, constituting 0.04% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.75%. 2,349 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,24,80,436.
1,660 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 6,58,489 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 78.63 Cr  cumulative tests.
There has been a sustained fall in the weekly and daily Positivity Rates too. Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.29% and the Daily Positivity rate is also reported to be 0.25%.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister applauds as Delhi Metro passenger journeys overtake pre-Covid levels
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has applauded the increase in daily commuters in Delhi Metro.
In a X post, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri informed that daily passenger journeys in Delhi Metro overtook the pre-covid figures to an all time high. In February 10, 2020, the daily commuters in Delhi Metro were 66,18,717, while on August 28, 2023, it has heen risen to 68,16,252.
The Prime Minister responded in a X post and said;
“Wonderful news. Our Government will continue working to ensure our urban centres have modern and comfortable public transport.”
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone Conversation of Prime Minister with H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today had a telephonic conversation with H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
The Prime Minister congratulated H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen on taking over as the President of the European Commission and expressed happiness that they were able to establish contact early in her tenure. The Prime Minister added that her leadership of the Commission had special significance since she was its first woman President.
The Prime Minister pointed out that India-EU partnership is based on shared values like democracy, respect for rule of law, multilateralism, rules-based trade and rules-based international order. He also appreciated identification of issues like climate change, connectivity, renewable energy, maritime security, addressing radicalisation and terrorism, as her priority areas. The Prime Minister expressed his keen desire to work together for strengthening India-EU Partnership.
H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen invited the Prime Minister to visit Brussels for the next India-EU Summit. Prime Minister Shri Modi gratefully accepted the invitation.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence to present Adi Shaurya -Parv Parakram Ka, Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance at JLN Stadium in New Delhi
Rehearsals on for the grand show
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in conjunction with the Ministry of Defence, with the Indian Coast Guard as the coordinating agency, is organising a Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival ‘Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka,’ on the special occasion of Amrit Mahotsav and to mark the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose  on 23rd and 24th January 2023 at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
The festival is set to exhibit the prowess of the Armed Forces in a Military Tattoo and feature various power-packed dance performances by tribal communities showcasing the beauty of India’s diverse tribal culture from across India. Tribal dance troupes have arrived at the venue from states like Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh and more. Spectators will witness exquisite dances such as Gaddi Nati from Himachal Pradesh, Siddhi Dhamal from Gujarat, Purulia Chhau from West Bengal, and many more.
In order to inspect the day’s rehearsals, Smt. R Jaya, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs visited the venue yesterday i.e. 19th January 2023. She also held a review meeting with the officials of Ministry of Defence, Indian Coast Guard, and senior officials of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Dress rehearsals with props for the spectacular events, especially the tribal dances, have been ongoing for some time now. Over 1200 performers are refining their art forms and are set to enthral the city with their mesmerising performances. The venue is being decorated with tribal art inside the premises and outside the stadium complex to attract the visitors. Senior officials from both the ministries are keeping a check on the preparations to ensure grand success of the event.
The grand finale will showcase a performance by famous playback singer Shri Kailash Kher along with a coming together of the performers of both the military tattoo and the tribal dances in a final spectacular display. A footfall of over 60,000 people is expected at the venue on both days.
Spectators are invited to reserve their seats at https://in.bookmyshow.com/ free of cost.
Election Commission
VVPAT Counting Sequence to remain as per Supreme Court Approved guidelines: ECI
A delegation of 22 Political Parties met the Full Election Commission on 21st May 2019. Amongst other issues which they raised was the request to count VVPATs slips before the commencement of counting of votes polled in EVMs.
Immediately after departure of the delegation, The Commission deliberated on the issue with senior officials dealing with this issue in ECI. After two rounds of in-depth discussions yesterday and today, it has neither been found possible nor feasible to accede to this demand in the overall context and especially in view of the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in Writ Petition  No.273 of 2019 delivered on 8.4.2019. The said judgement directs that the random selection of VVPATs shall be subjected to the process of slip verification as per the guidelines 16.6 of EVM Manual in force. 
There were some other procedural issues like allowing counting agents of candidates along with all Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers on which necessary instructions have already been reiterated and wherever required made more candidate-friendly.
The Commission while thanking all the esteemed Members of the delegation assures them and all the electors of the country that the entire counting especially guarding the strong rooms and counting centres is already being done in an absolutely fair and transparent manner.
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to former PM Shri H D Devegowda
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi spoke to former Prime Minister, Shri H D Devegowda and enquired about his and his wife’s health.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Spoke to former PM Shri @H_D_Devegowda Ji and enquired about his and his wife’s health. Praying for their quick recovery."
Special Service and Features
Central Government is successfully implementing many schemes in Kerala for the welfare of the people, says Shri Ramdas Athawale
Union Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment will set up one old age home in each district in Kerala, says Union Minister
Kochi: February 26, 2023
Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale said that the Central Government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been successfully implementing many projects in Kerala adhering to the slogan ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas'.
While addressing the media at Ernakulam Govt Guest House, Shri Athawale said his ministry has been working for the welfare of all sections of the society irrespective of caste and religion. The Minister is on a one-day visit to the State.
The Union Minister stressed that schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra, Ujjawala, Ayushaman Bharat, and PM Awas Yojana were acting as catalysts in changing the lives of people from all walks of life.
Regarding implementing various Central Government Schemes in Kerala, the Minister said that under the Jan Dhan Yojana, 53,62,000 bank accounts had been opened in the State. 1,26,00,000 people had been given loans under the PM Mudra scheme. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana benefitted 3,41,000 people. 1,13,000 houses had been constructed in urban areas in the State through Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He also informed that 46,06,000 people have benefited in Kerala through Ayushman Bharat Yojana and 1,54,00,000 beneficiaries have benefited under the Ujala scheme.
The Union Minister said that so far 1,658 old age homes had been established in the country with the help of the Social Justice Department and among them, 9 were in Kerala. Shri Ramdas Athawale said that the central government will start one old age home in each district of Kerala.He also said that 109 of the 1720 de-addiction centers functioning with the financial assistance of the Department of Social Justice were in Kerala. He added that the Department has spent 20 crores and 73 lakh rupees so far in Kerala.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Measures for Safety of Women at Workplace
Since The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  Act, 2013 is comprehensive, Government of India is currently not proposing any amendment.
Safety and security of women in the country is of utmost priority for the Government. All Ministries of Government of India and State/UT governments have been requested to organize workshops and awareness programmes in their Departments/Offices for sensitizing employees about matters pertaining to sexual harassment of women at workplace and related legal provisions and redressal mechanisms.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development issues advisories from time to time to all State Governments/UT Administrations, Ministries/Departments of Government of India and leading business associations including Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India , Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry , Confederation of Indian Industry , National Association of Software and Services Companies  etc., to ensure effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  Act, 2013.
Apart from the above, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has identified resource institutions to provide capacity building programmes i.e. trainings, workshops, etc. on the issue of prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women at workplaces.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah greets people of Maharashtra on Marathwada Mukti Sangram Divas
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has wished the people of Maharashtra on the occasion of the Marathwada Liberation Day. In his tweet, Shri Shah said “Happy Marathwada Mukti Sangram Day to all. On this day, Marathwada was liberated from the oppressive rule of the Nizam and integrated with the rest of the country. Many freedom fighters sacrificed their lives in this battle. My salute to all those known and unknown immortal heroes.
Even though India became Independent on August 15, 1947, the people of old Hyderabad state, now divided into Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana, had to wait for another 13 months and two days to get freedom from the Nizam's rule. Finally, it was on September 17, 1948 that Marathwada was integrated with India following the success of ‘Operation Polo’.
A number of people had sacrificed their lives in the struggle for freedom and many leaders from Marathwada were in the forefront of the struggle. Swami Ramanand Teerth, Govindbhai Shroff, Vijayendra Kabra, P H Patwardhan were prominent among the leaders.
The Marathwada Freedom Fighters’ Memorial is in Parbhani.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM hails SC judgement on Triple Talaq
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has hailed the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court on Triple Talaq. Calling the judgement historic, the Prime Minister said that it grants equality to Muslim women and is a powerful measure for women empowerment.
“Judgement of the Hon'ble SC on Triple Talaq is historic. It grants equality to Muslim women and is a powerful measure for women empowerment”, the Prime Minister said.
A Memorandum of Understanding  was signed between the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  and Rotary India, here today. The MoU signing ceremony was presided over by Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. This MoU, which was signed by Smt. Vandana Gurnani, JS  and Deepak Kapur, Chairman Rotary InternationalIndia National PolioPlus will provide support and accelerate the efforts under Polio Eradication Programme, Routine Immunization including Mission Indradhanush, Intensified Mission Indradhanush.
The key areas for collaboration will be:
1. Social mobilization of beneficiaries, especially in urban slums and undeserved areas having no mobilizers.
2. Support to the members of NCC, NYK, NSS etc. in their efforts of community mobilization through incentives like refreshments/mementoes during the sessions
3. Advocacy and generating awareness through innovative approaches and involving private practitioners and local leaders for Polio Eradication Programme, Routine Immunization including Mission Indradhanush, Intensified Mission Indradhanush and Measles-Rubella.
The collaboration between Rotary International India National Polio Plus Committee in India and the Health Ministry will support the efforts of the states and the districts for advocacy and community mobilization for Polio Eradication Programme, Routine Immunization including Mission Indradhanush, Intensified Mission Indradhanush and Measles-Rubella.
The event concluded by renewed commitment to reach out to the still unreached and most vulnerable children of the country.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
215.98 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
31,09,550 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 46,389
Active cases stand at 0.1%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.71%
5,748 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,39,41,840
6,422 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
89.06 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,14,692 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Secretary MoEFCC Participates in a panel discussion on building Resilient Infrastructure for the Future at the Egyptian Pavilion at COP 27
Action plans backed by fund flow need to be in place: Secretary MoEFCC
Secretary Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Smt Leena Nandan Participated in a panel discussion on building Resilient Infrastructure for the Future. The event was organised by CDRI at the Egyptian Pavilion at COP 27, yesterday.
H.E Dr Ahmed Kamal, Deputy Minister of Planning and Economic Development, the Arab Republic of Egypt initiated the discussion by saying that agenda for 2030 requires investment in resilient infrastructure. He shared that African countries are facing debt due to a vanishing fiscal space. He emphasised that investments in infrastructure need to be made and need to be inclusive. Stating that infrastructure in Africa has improved both in terms of quantity and quality, he said that lot of investments have been made in mitigation and adaptation projects which puts additional burden on Egypt’s budget. The Deputy Minister spoke about the need to bring private investment on board to assist the governments. He also said that Egypt is endowed with natural resources and solar and wind are being used for green energy. The Deputy Minister also emphasised on the need for localisation that is to see the development gaps and focus on localisation so that no one is left behind.
Speaking during the discussion Secretary MoEFCC, Government of India said that India needs to care for the aspirations of 1billion people. The challenge is to work towards fulfilling these aspirations and fulfilling the commitments to ensure climate action for a sustainable future. She took the opportunity to reiterate that India has set targets, achieved those targets in advance and set further targets along with building coalitions like CDRI. She said that she agreed with the Deputy Minister that there is a need for private capital to flow into adaptation process. Mitigation, she said, is one part of the story- why should adaptation be its poor cousin. Countries are responding to the imperative challenge of Climate Change but the issue of Finance remains. Action plans backed by fund flow need to be in place. Time for action has come, she said.
Ms Ahuna Eziakonwa, assistant Secretary General, Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa, UNDP; Ms Ekhosuehi Iyahen, Secretary General of the Insurance Development forum; Mr Aromar Revi, Director, Indian institute of Human settlements were among those invited for the discussion. Mr Kamal Kishore, Member Secretary, National Disaster Management authority Government of India and Co chair of CDRI’s Executive Committee moderated the session.
The session was aimed at gathering insights on strengthening infrastructure resilience to ensure that today’s investments meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds Surat Saree Walkathon
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded Surat Saree Walkathon which was organized jointly by Surat Municipal Corporation & Surat Smart City Development Ltd.
In response to a tweet thread by Darshana Jardosh, the Prime Minister said;
"Surat Saree Walkathon is a laudatory effort to popularise India's textile traditions."